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# Department of Defense Plaques

**If you are looking to purchase the Department of War seal, please contact our sales office **for licencing information:**** This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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At **MilitaryPlaques.com**, we produce official **U.S. Department of Defense plaques** crafted in premium kiln-dried mahogany with detailed 3D emblem relief. We offer **free design mockups**, quick approvals, GSA-ready purchasing, and worldwide shipping—trusted by service members, agencies, and veterans alike.

**Why choose our DoD plaques:**

- Official artwork of the Department of Defense seal
- No artwork fees — free mockups included
- Custom sizes from 4″ to 72″ in handcrafted mahogany
- Fast turnaround, GSA compliance, worldwide delivery
 
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## News Update: "Department of War" Authorized as Secondary Title

On September 5, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order designating **“Department of War”** as a secondary title for the Department of Defense. This historic name, used from 1789 to 1947, may now appear in ceremonial or non-statutory communications, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized for the title “Secretary of War” in applicable contexts—though the legal name remains unchanged until Congress legislates otherwise ([White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/09/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-restores-the-united-states-department-of-war/), [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/05/department-war-defense-trump-executive-order-pentagon), [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/05/pentagon-officials-department-of-war-anger-confusion-00548367)).

At MilitaryPlaques.com, we stand ready to accommodate this development. Should your organization require plaques reflecting both “Department of Defense” and “Department of War” for ceremonial or commemorative purposes, we can custom-design pieces aligned with this new direction.